The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck
From champagne and party hats to the presents under Christmas trees, truck drivers move the everyday goods that keep households stocked and businesses running. They work long hours, spend weeks away from home, and keep freight moving through nights, weekends, and holidays.
As 2026 approaches, many drivers say they want one thing above all: safe roads. For a lot of drivers, that conversation comes into sharp focus during International Roadcheck, the annual inspection blitz that can slow freight, tighten parking, and turn a normal run into a long day of waiting.
Alongside the safety push, one driver described a separate concern that can hit the industry any time of year: scams that target drivers and small operators. In a report to a deputy, the driver said the scam felt “ingenious” because it appeared convincing enough that he called “Dan’s” phone number listed on what was supposed to be Dan’s website.
The driver’s account highlights how quickly a normal step—looking up a company online and calling the number provided—can turn into a problem when a website is not what it claims to be.
For working drivers, the broader takeaway is that road safety isn’t only about inspections and equipment. It also includes protecting the time and money drivers need to stay moving and stay in business, especially during high-pressure weeks when delays and disruptions already pile up.